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  1. Comment on Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued in ~enviro

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    Despite its tumultuous presentation, Tokyo had video games and anime front and centre, too. I love how enthusiastic Japan is about its cultural output.

    Despite its tumultuous presentation, Tokyo had video games and anime front and centre, too. I love how enthusiastic Japan is about its cultural output.

    2 votes

  2. Comment on Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits northern Japan, tsunami warning issued in ~enviro

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    Legitimately asking - not the other way around?

    Legitimately asking - not the other way around?

    1 vote

  3. Comment on Elite Dangerous discussion in ~games

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    You bet that I always do. ED it is!

    You bet that I always do. ED it is!

  4. Comment on Elite Dangerous discussion in ~games

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    Wow, that's a sell!! Games of choice? I like arcade style games but am so down for Sims too

    Wow, that's a sell!! Games of choice? I like arcade style games but am so down for Sims too

  5. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    I'm also linked closer to friends than Seinfeld in terms of cultural memories, but there's something about the habits, routines and subjects in Seinfeld that have that old and analog vibe of my...

    I'm also linked closer to friends than Seinfeld in terms of cultural memories, but there's something about the habits, routines and subjects in Seinfeld that have that old and analog vibe of my formative years.

    Going for coffee, land lines, newspapers - it reminds me of my parents and my formative years. There was far less polish than Friends because, son, polish hadn't been invented yet!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on The Charismatic Voice analyses Prince's Super Bowl halftime show in ~music

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    Her analysis and reaction to so many songs does this to me. Her vibe is truly authentic and her little reactions are priceless. I'm not much of a reaction video guy myself, but I really enjoy hers

    Her analysis and reaction to so many songs does this to me. Her vibe is truly authentic and her little reactions are priceless.

    I'm not much of a reaction video guy myself, but I really enjoy hers

    1 vote

  7. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    I remember Friends being a sleeper hit on TV, but having to contend with some heavy hitters like Seinfeld which were in the process of wrapping up. Whereas Seinfeld felt rooted in the culture, the...

    I remember Friends being a sleeper hit on TV, but having to contend with some heavy hitters like Seinfeld which were in the process of wrapping up.

    Whereas Seinfeld felt rooted in the culture, the technology and the New York of the early 90s, friends was very much a pre-millenium show.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    I love the guy they chose to play "The Nerd" and how the stereotype went from being an outcast, Revenge of the Nerds type with girl and popularity issues, to being fully this guy -- excited about...

    I love the guy they chose to play "The Nerd" and how the stereotype went from being an outcast, Revenge of the Nerds type with girl and popularity issues, to being fully this guy -- excited about computers to the extreme

    1 vote

  9. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

  10. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    I think it was "Propellerheads" which brought me back as well. People with beanie hats? I remember hearing it but never knew why "propellers"

    I think it was "Propellerheads" which brought me back as well. People with beanie hats? I remember hearing it but never knew why "propellers"

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    The detailed descriptions of stuff we take for granted are my favorite. The closest memory I have were from game magazines and game instruction manuals giving 3 pages to describe how concepts like...

    The detailed descriptions of stuff we take for granted are my favorite. The closest memory I have were from game magazines and game instruction manuals giving 3 pages to describe how concepts like inventory and world maps worked.

    Crazy, confusing concepts for people.

    7 votes

  12. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    That Bill Gates, Steve Balmer and co. Rolling Stones dance off is still among my favorite memes.

    That Bill Gates, Steve Balmer and co. Rolling Stones dance off is still among my favorite memes.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75 in ~movies

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    He played the ultimate evil pervert in that film. Great actor.

    He played the ultimate evil pervert in that film. Great actor.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and a gaggle of stereotypes introduce Windows 95 features in this time capsule video in ~tech

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    -isms aplenty, this Microsoft sales video is remarkably charming all these years later. To think that basic desktop control features like drag and drop, recycle bin and shutdown were once...

    -isms aplenty, this Microsoft sales video is remarkably charming all these years later.

    To think that basic desktop control features like drag and drop, recycle bin and shutdown were once revolutionary ideas, and all within my 40 years on this planet.

    Also, it's bringing back memories of just how attached we were to stereotypes in the 90s. We loved them. Everybody defined themselves by the club they belonged to.

    8 votes

  16. Comment on Do you feel like you’ve had many lives so far? Why, why not? Which? in ~life

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    Pursuits of love, passion and change - more than many could ever hope for ;)

    Pursuits of love, passion and change - more than many could ever hope for ;)

    1 vote

  17. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Coming for Counterstrike, I'm looking to sell the guys on a game with just a little less IP tie in and a little more deathmatch. Cheers!

    Coming for Counterstrike, I'm looking to sell the guys on a game with just a little less IP tie in and a little more deathmatch. Cheers!

  18. Comment on Elite Dangerous discussion in ~games

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    Wow, that's great advice. Frankly, I'll be buying this used and was looking at the Thrustmaster you mentioned. Now I have my marching orders - thanks!!

    Wow, that's great advice. Frankly, I'll be buying this used and was looking at the Thrustmaster you mentioned. Now I have my marching orders - thanks!!

    2 votes

  19. Comment on Elite Dangerous discussion in ~games

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    Good feedback. I've been playing a VR game in the style of counterstrike and while I'm having a blast and finding it super challenging, my skill level is 1/20th of what it is with mouse and keyboard.

    Good feedback. I've been playing a VR game in the style of counterstrike and while I'm having a blast and finding it super challenging, my skill level is 1/20th of what it is with mouse and keyboard.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on I built an arcade cabinet for my 4 year old and need some Switch game recs in ~games

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    I saw trailers for the game and was pretty enthused with the lockdown era coziness it projected. Does it work with a controller? If possible,I'd love to get my young one acquainted with tactile...

    I saw trailers for the game and was pretty enthused with the lockdown era coziness it projected.

    Does it work with a controller? If possible,I'd love to get my young one acquainted with tactile buttons before the inevitable takeover of a touchscreen.